EMT: High-Impact Prehospital Life Support

Huntsville Hospital; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks a pre-hospital EMT/EMSP certified professional to administer life support care on-scene and coordinate with HEMSI Medical Control Physicians. You will assess patients, provide initial treatment, document vital signs, and maintain readiness of equipment and vehicles.

Qualification requires Alabama EMSP license as EMT, valid driver's license, and CPR certification. You will ensure safety and effective communication with hospital teams while delivering excellent patient

Qualifications

• Education required: High school diploma or GED.
• State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT; valid driver's license; Healthcare Provider CPR certification upon hire or within provisional period.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Restores and stabilizes cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and records vital signs.
• Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
• Communicates with hospital personnel by approved communication methods.
• Documents patient care in approved reporting methods.
• Maintains vehicle and station readiness; restocks supplies and performs minor maintenance.
• Assists in directing and coordinating additional personnel on scene, including volunteers.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members.
• Meets the HEMSI standard on response times.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Writing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Huntsville Hospital seeks a pre-hospital EMT/EMSP certified professional to administer life support care on-scene and coordinate with HEMSI Medical Control Physicians. You will assess patients, provide initial treatment, document vital signs, and maintain readiness of equipment and vehicles.

Qualification requires Alabama EMSP license as EMT, valid driver's license, and CPR certification. You will ensure safety and effective communication with hospital teams while delivering excellent patient